I missed this at the start of the week, anyway my toms are not even flowering yet.. Tomatoes are now the most widely-grown ’vegetable’ in the world and as well as tasting so good, they’re also extremely healthy. Tomatoes are low in calories and contain virtually no fat or cholesterol. They are a good source… Continue reading British Tomato Week May 19-25
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Beer of the Week: O’hanlons’ port stout
o’hanlons’ port stout, originally uploaded by unclewilco. So good and it’s only Tueasday and I have had two pints of it.. Smooth and tasty everything a porter should be if I gave stars it would get ********* out of 10. wonderful
Chelsea Flower Show 2008 web roundup
Here is a selection of websites where you can get the latest info on Chelsea as I can not compete with them as a humble shed site The telegraph has a wonderful section devoted to Chelsea, including 360 panowossnames, guides and some great videos . The Daily nail has a page of summary with pictures… Continue reading Chelsea Flower Show 2008 web roundup
Rediscover the thrill of the grill
National BBQ Week runs May 26 – June 2 This sizzling good weather surely can’t last, so make sure you make the most of that barbecue now before it’s too late. There’s already been a shopping stampede for barbecues, with John Lewis reporting sales up 103% compared to last year, and what better excuse to… Continue reading Rediscover the thrill of the grill
DIY BLUNDERS COST £1.5bn
UK homeowners are paying £1.5 billion each year to fix botched DIY jobs, according to research. Almost one in six (16%) of homeowners have had to call in experts to fix their DIY efforts, costing an average of £280 and as much as £2,000, the poll for insurer Zurich found. The poll found 10% of… Continue reading DIY BLUNDERS COST £1.5bn
Video of the week – Motorised Shed
We have seen this motorised shed before, but here is a different view of it.. It was on the you been framed copy – Britain does the funniest things The original one is here. If anyone knows where this Farmer is then let me know as thats a good chance of Shed of the year.… Continue reading Video of the week – Motorised Shed
Trevor sells Lego workshop for charity
Celebrities and politicians are selling their Lego creations on eBay to mark the toy’s 50th anniversary. Trevor Baylis is an inventor whose most famous invention is a wind-up radio. Aged 70, he runs Trevor Baylis Brands, a company dedicated to aiding inventors. “When I picked up the box of Lego I did wonder what I… Continue reading Trevor sells Lego workshop for charity
Building a shed – step by step
A great tutorial My DIY Shed by Dan McGrath – who’s shed is shared here, I must have seen this build tutorial before but can’t remember. I wanted a shed for my garden, I also wanted a hot-tub and/or a ride on lawnmower. Both of these are big, so I’ll be needing a shed with… Continue reading Building a shed – step by step
Huts on the Radio
Radio 4’s afternoon reading has Jennings’ Little Hut By Anthony Buckeridge Mark Willams reads a five-part serialisation of one of Anthony Buckeridge’s classic school stories, in which Jennings and his loyal friend Darbishire build a hut, lose a goldfish, smash a cucumber frame, and embarrass the Headmaster in front of the school’s most distinguished Old… Continue reading Huts on the Radio
Who Will be Shed of the Year 2008? Tardis, Beach Hut or Humble Shed.
Official Shed Partner For Shed Week 2008 Share your shed for “Shed of the Year 2008” and win £500 worth of prizes. The race is on to win the coveted Shed of the Year title which will be held this summer as part of the second National Shed Week. We are very pleased to announce… Continue reading Who Will be Shed of the Year 2008? Tardis, Beach Hut or Humble Shed.